Recently, researchers from Caltech demonstrated what they claim is the first time power has been gathered in space and beamed to Earth, creating plenty of media hype. This demonstration is part of Caltech's Space Solar Power Project (SSPP), an ambitious initia...

By Robin Mitchell | 12-06-2023

Recently, researchers from the University of Hawaii demonstrated a new sweat collector developed using 3D printing technologies that could help pave the way to cheaper body-sensing solutions. Wearable biosensors are a rapidly evolving technology with the poten...

By Robin Mitchell | 08-06-2023

In the ever-evolving world of technology, the demand for computational power is a constant. As engineers continue to push the boundaries of what's possible, the need for more robust and efficient systems becomes increasingly apparent. This is particularly true...

By Robin Mitchell | 02-06-2023

Getting a diagnosis for sleep disorders can be extremely expensive, and this often leads to many with long-lasting conditions such as sleep apnoea which can harm health. Now, researchers have developed a new wearable sensor and accompanying software tools to d...

By Robin Mitchell | 01-06-2023

Recently, researchers from MIT published their work on an electronic glove that can be used to control dreams and help inspire creativity. Why is trying to control dreams generally challenging? What did the researchers develop, and how could it be used to help...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-05-2023

Autonomous vehicles are dependent on advanced sensor systems such as LiDAR and cameras, but damage to their lenses can result in traffic accidents, something which is already introducing challenges. Recently, researchers from Korea have developed a lens with s...

By Robin Mitchell | 30-05-2023

While the film that forms on hot milk is generally unpleasant, some researchers have managed to gather inspiration from this material to create 2D ionogels that could help create future wearables. What challenges do hydrogels face, what did the researchers dev...

By Robin Mitchell | 26-05-2023

Recently, a collaboration between MIT researchers and Hack Club developed a new toolset that helps to virtualise projects by adding microcontrollers to most system components, thereby allowing for the development of complex projects. What challenges do monolit...

By Robin Mitchell | 25-05-2023

When is a car more like a mobile phone or laptop computer? The answer is when it’s a software-defined vehicle. In simple terms, this means a vehicle that can upload software upgrades just like a smartphone. All of us are used to the idea that the best our cars...

By Paul Whytock | 25-05-2023

The idea of being able to smell in VR has been around for ages, but it has only been a recent development by researchers that may actually make this practical. Researchers recently published a paper in Nature by researchers from Beihang University and the City...

By Robin Mitchell | 24-05-2023

Recently, researchers from multiple institutions around the world have worked together to create the world’s smallest LED that was then used to turn existing CMOS image sensors into holographic microscopes. What challenges does common microscopy face, what did...

By Robin Mitchell | 23-05-2023

Recently, engineers from a Finnish company have developed an underwater surveillance system designed to protect infrastructure such as power cables and internet connections. What challenges does underwater infrastructure face, what did the engineers develop, a...

By Robin Mitchell | 18-05-2023

The 2.4GHz band has been a staple for tech devices ever since the first Wi-Fi networks were established back in 1997. While this frequency has been extremely helpful, thanks to its lack of licensing, the mass use of this band also comes with numerous drawbacks...

By Robin Mitchell | 17-05-2023

Recently, researchers have been developing a virus detector that could work alongside other safety systems, such as smoke and flame detectors. What challenges does pandemic control present, what have the researchers developed, and how could it be used to help...

By Robin Mitchell | 16-05-2023